The Gaiser Center, Butler PA, established in 1971, provides high quality substance use treatment services. We have an outstanding reputation for successfully treating addicts/alcoholics and empowering clients to recover and enjoy productive lives.

Read about us at www.gaisercenter.com

We are seeking a part-time recovery assistant to join our team for the weekend. This is an entry level position with weekends mandatory. $16.00. PTO and sick time benefits available after introductory period. Opportunity for advancement.

We employ the best people in our industry. Apply today to become part of our team. The Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Center is an EOE.

Daily Position Responsibilities: (This is a brief summary of duties not intended to be inclusive and subject to change)

• Review/discuss shift change report every shift change
• Regularly review client log book and update client log book for client observations
• Completion of assigned tasks on daily schedule
• Transport clients in Gaiser Center vehicles
• Monitor clients both at the facility and off the premises while on your shift
• Process new clients
• Administer drug testing to clients upon admission and/or as directed by nurse/counselor
• Monitor and log client medication usage in accordance with the agency's self-medication administration policy
• Regularly perform checks on client rooms and redirects clients as needed
• Monitor daily client ADL performance and assist in weekly big clean group
• Clean client rooms and wash linens
• Cleaning as assigned
• Monitor evening snack and clean up
• Mail pickup and deliver interoffice mail between facilities
• Review security cameras upon request of counselors and document if needed
• Keep vans clean and tidy. Maintain mileage logs. Maintain gasoline levels in vans

Position Responsibilities As Needed

• Perform fire drills at least monthly
• Snow removal/salt surfaces as needed
• Complete incident reports as needed
• Outside maintenance (i.e. raking, lawn care, sweeping; time permitting: cleaning outside area at all locations)
• Cooking/food prep as needed
• Any other job related duty as assigned

Qualifications:

• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of the Gaiser Center.
• Knowledge of addiction issues is preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to maintain professional boundaries with clients and other staff.
• Prior residential aide experience preferred.
• Must be energetic and able to multi-task.
• Must be responsible, reliable and able to act ethically without direct supervision.
• Must be able to work all shifts.
• Demonstrate ability to respond to crisis situations and make good decisions under stress.

Profile/Other Competencies:

• Satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Pre-employment Drug Testing
• Have a valid PA driver's license and clean driving record
• High School Diploma/ GED

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend / Afternoon
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

   

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

   

Work Location: In person